If you've been looking for a convenient but complete way to educate, certify, and train your staff - Gym.Net is the answer. From USA Gymnastics Safety and KAT Courses to Red Cross training and American Sport Education Programs, everything you need to develop the most prepared and well trained coaches possible is right here through Gym.Net.

All classes and training can be scheduled to accommodate your schedule! Consider planning a single weekend of in-service training or a calendar of workshops on selected topics and Gym.Net will arrange for all of the required materials, organize, and then conduct the event.

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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Training and Developmental Workshops

USA Gymnastics Courses -

• Safety Certification Courses:
  A requirement for all USAG Professional Members, this 4 to 5 hour class includes an "open-book" test. Safety Manual provided with the class, fee of $100 for new non-Pro or Instructor members, $50 for current Instructor or Pro members who are not certified or for a Pro member who has expired for more than 30 days (free renewal for Pro members within 30 days of expiration) is due to USA Gymnastics. No other charge for this course but minimum of 11 participants and pre-registration is required.

• Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Courses:
  A Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (or KAT) Workshop consists of eight enlightening hours of preschool teacher education. The workshop covers philosophy, understanding the preschool age child, how to be an effective teacher, safety considerations, class management, lesson plan development KAT Manual with a "closed-book" test at the end provided with the class. Fee of $140 for members, $160 for non-members is due to USA Gymnastics no later than 5 working days before the course. No other charge for this course but pre-registration is required.

• Professional Development Program (PDP) I Video Clinics:
  One of the three components required for PDP I certification, this three to four hour clinic is conducted with video presentation and discussion based on Rookie Coaches Guide. A workbook is provided. No test is required; the coach completes the application form which is signed by the instructor. $15 fee per participant is due and payable to the clinician prior to the course, minimum of 11 participants.

• Professional Development Program (PDP) II ASEP Classes:
  One of the five components required for PDP II certification, this eight hour course focuses on information about basic coaching principles. Upon successful completion of the course, coaches should provide USA Gymnastics with a photocopy of their ASEP certificate in order to be entered into the USAG database.  ASEP Coaching Principles Book "Successful Coaching" is included in the class (see below for details of the course).

American Sport Education Program Classes -

• Coaching Principles Courses:
  The Coaching Principles Course was designed to address the essential elements of successful coaching-from proven coaching techniques to effective risk management. Excellent for both new and experienced coaches, this course combines the practical expertise of veteran coaches with the new, important findings of sport scientists. During this course coaches will learn how to keep winning in perspective; develop a functional coaching philosophy; communicate with and motivate their athletes; teach sport skills effectively; develop a sound physical training program; guide athletes to better nutrition; reduce injuries by managing risks better; and manage equipment, facilities, schedules, and other team logistics. The Coaching Principles Course consists of a seven hour clinic, self-study of the course text "Successful Coaching", and passing the take-home, open book test with a score of 80 percent or higher. A course fee of $145 plus $35 per participant is due to the clinician prior to the course, minimum of six participants required.

• Parenting A Young Athlete Seminar:
  This course is designed to turn problem parents into valuable allies and get parents off your back and on your side! In this one to two hour meeting, parents learn what their responsibilities are and how to work with coaches to provide safe, enjoyable, and beneficial sport experiences for their children. Parents also learn why children play sports, a healthy perspective on participation and winning, how to help children set realistic performance goals, how to enhance their child's self-esteem, how to communicate with the coach, and what behavioral guidelines to follow when attending contests. A course fee of $145 is due to the clinician prior to the course, minimum of six participants required.

• SportParent Seminar for Coaches and Directors:
  This class provides youth sport directors and coaches with a practical and effective way to educate parents about their children's (aged 6-14) participation in sports. In a one-hour meeting, coaches/directors can help parents learn what their responsibilities are and how to work with coaches to provide safe, enjoyable, and beneficial sport experiences for their children. Parents also learn why children play sports, a healthy perspective on participation and winning, how to help children set realistic performance goals, how to enhance their child's self-esteem, how to communicate with the coach, and what behavioral guidelines to follow when attending contests. A course fee of $145 plus $49 for video and materials (that you keep) is due to the clinician prior to the course, minimum of six participants required.

American Red Cross Training -

• Infant/Child/Adult CPR
  Individual Classes of 4 (adult CPR) or 5 hours (infant/child CPR) available or combination of any or all.

• Standard/Multimedia/Community First Aid Courses
  Individual 7 hour classes available or combination of any or all.

• CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
  An 8 hour compilation class recommended for true Professionals.

United States Olympic Committee / Red Cross Class -

• Sport Safety Courses
  NEW!  Sport Safety Training provides coaches with the basic first aid skills and knowledge needed to care for athletic injuries. This seven hour course features video and practical instruction - plus a handy reference book to use and keep with you during competition and practices. Sports-related injury prevention; first aid care; adult CPR; and child CPR is included Sport Specific First Aid class includes 96 page manual and 192 page spiral bound pocket handbook. A course fee of $145 plus $35 per participant is due to the clinician prior to the course, minimum of six participants required.

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